Villa Orestis
Archiepiskopou Makariou 8
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Why people book this hotel
“The garden courtyard was lovely and it was a very quiet location”
“Lovely small town, quiet location”
“George was a friendly host and available when we had any questions”
“Very friendly owner”
“Very quiet and nevertheless close to the center of the village”
“Lovely large room with many interesting family objects from past Cretan farming …”
“very authentic Cretan room, very clean”
“Clean & cosy room conveniently located in the old town of Archanes”
“Very nice apartment and wonderful patio Kind and friendly host 2 minutes walk fr…”
“the place is charming and the location is perfect with parking just up the road”
“Great value”
Overview
Featuring a lush garden, Villa Orestis is located in Archanes village, on the island of Crete.The property offers a sun terrace with shaded patio and outdoor furnishings. Free Wi-Fi is available. All units have access to a patio overlooking the garden. They all come with a TV. A fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and an electric kettle is included. Each bathroom is stocked with a shower. Villa Orestis is 200 metres from Archanes square and a short walk from shops and restaurants in the area. The monuments and archaeological sites of Archanes, Knossos and Heraklion are accessible within a 15-minute drive. Heraklion International Airport is located 12 km away.
Traveller reviews
lucie
extended_group
November 26, 2025
“un endroit hors du monde, calme et reposant sous l'ombre de la vigne”
the place was awesome, with the shade of the grapes. Our guest was very kind. it was like a little paradise. Very quiet and nevertheless close to the center of the village. We enjoyed our stay very much
Jan
couple
October 8, 2025
“Quiet & lovely courtyard garden”
Lovely large room with many interesting family objects from past Cretan farming traditions. George was a friendly host and available when we had any questions. The garden courtyard was lovely and it was a very quiet location.
Tom
couple
September 26, 2025
Very friendly owner.
Roger
couple
August 14, 2025
Friendly welcome from George and a very nice shady terrace
Zeljko
family_with_children
August 4, 2025
Autentic Greek hospitality.
Alison
couple
June 4, 2025
Beautiful courtyard
Patricia
couple
October 18, 2024
“Great to stay in a small town”
Lovely small town, quiet location. Every thing you needed, including a kettle
Helen
extended_group
September 18, 2024
The shady courtyard
Amit
family_with_children
August 10, 2024
“ideal place for exploring the area away from the crowded beaches”
We had a lovely stay . initially we booked only to wait for other people to arrive to Hiraklion. We ended up ataying two more nights. the town was a very pleasant surprise and the hose was perfect. comfortable, ideal for couple with two children, excellent location, very nice host . kind and helpful .
Alessandro
family_with_children
August 3, 2024
Very nice apartment and wonderful patio Kind and friendly host 2 minutes walk from easy parking and center with restaurants and bars
Helen
couple
May 5, 2024
Lovely location in the centre of town, if you needed anything we could just call the owner.
Bert
couple
April 25, 2024
“Wonderful stay in a wonderful village”
Very friendly and welcoming host. Beautiful and large appartment. Splendid courtyard full of flowers
Bowen
couple
January 23, 2024
we met the owner only once but she was absolutely lovely. the place is charming and the location is perfect with parking just up the road. we loved it and hope to go back someday!
joe
family_with_children
January 22, 2024
“Over all we would go back . The owners dropped us to the wedding venue and were very nice .”
A lovely spot not far from the main square
Amy from Canada
couple
October 25, 2023
Great place! Highly recommend!
Alen
family_with_children
October 10, 2023
“Super charming”
Very responsive and helpful host, super charming place in great location.
Stefan
couple
October 6, 2023
very authentic Cretan room, very clean. Great if one wants the countryside.
Tracy
couple
September 22, 2023
Clean & cosy room conveniently located in the old town of Archanes. Restaurants & tavernas all within easy walking distance! Great value!
M.J.
solo_traveller
August 30, 2023
Simple accommodation, prized accordingly.
SundeshH
family_with_children
August 30, 2023
Lovely little space with great little rooms. Very close to town and the fruit growing in the garden area was a talking point.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Garden
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Access to health care professionals
Apartment - Split Level (2-4 Adults)
This air-conditioned apartment has access to a patio overlooking the garden. It also comes with sitting area, a TV, fridge and an electric kettle. It has a bathroom with shower.
Standard Apartment
This air-conditioned studio has access to a patio overlooking the garden. It also comes with a TV, fridge and an electric kettle. It has a bathroom with shower.
Studio (2 Adults)
This air-conditioned studio has access to a patio overlooking the garden. It also comes with a TV, fridge and an electric kettle. It has a bathroom with shower.
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